Sebastian Berhalter Discusses Relationship With Father Gregg: 'He's My Best Friend'

Sebastian Berhalter will attend the 2026 World Cup as a USMNT player under Mauricio Pochettino — the U.S. opens vs Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).
He calls his dad Gregg “my dad, but... my best friend,” praising their natural, supportive relationship that goes beyond soccer.
Sebastian says being the coach’s son brought scrutiny, but he’s used doubts about favoritism as motivation to work “two times as hard.”